1:72 EF-2000B Eurofighter Typhoon

EF-2000B Eurofighter Typhoon (two-seat) - 1:72, Hobby Boss

An injection-molded plastic kit of the two-seat version of the modern multirole fighter Eurofighter Typhoon, designated EF-2000B, in 1:72 scale from Hobby Boss. The model has engraved panel lines, a one-piece fuselage and wings, a cockpit with seats arranged in tandem and a clear canopy. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted, with a decal sheet and instructions.

The real subject

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engined European fighter with a delta wing and canard foreplanes, high agility and supersonic speed. The two-seat version serves above all for training pilots and for tasks where a second crew member is useful; both cockpits are arranged one behind the other. Unlike the single-seat combat version EF-2000, this model therefore captures the typical profile of a two-seat machine with a lengthened cockpit canopy.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts from the sprues, clean them up and glue them with thin cement for plastic. Apply a base primer; modern fighters come out well in shades of aviation gray applied with an airbrush. Pick out the engraved panel lines with a thin wash and grade the individual shades of gray subtly. Unify the result with a semi-matte varnish.

Who the model is for

• For anyone interested in modern European fighter aviation
• For collectors of present-day combat aircraft in 1:72 scale
• For modelers who want to tell the two-seat version apart from the single-seat one
• For intermediate as well as beginning builders

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.